REGIONAL MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
Location: VI, , 
Department: Marketing

Company profile:

Job description:
Viewed as one of the most premier jewelry and watch retailers in the Caribbean, Little Switzerland and Jewels have a long standing history of providing the widest selection of brand name jewelry and watches to their customers. Located in St. Thomas, we are searching for a Regional Marketing Representative who identifies with this long standing history of excellence. If you are ready to market the best brands in the business, then read on to see if you have what we are looking for. The successful candidate will:Partner with VP Marketing, Regional Marketing Manager and Store Managers to strategize &amp; execute events from start to finish including: visuals, set-up, catering, logistics, and operations to drive incremental trafficPlan and execute events for stores in St. Thomas, St. John, Puerto Rico and Tortola BVIEnsure promotions are properly and effectively executed at the local level to maximize market share.  Develops new promotions to promote the Company brands and build profitable sales.Develop and maintain productive relationships with local hospitality venues, tourism, and port contacts.  Seeks methods for promoting the brands and products and represents company at local events.Ensure a level of awareness and understanding of company marketing events and projects at all assigned stores.  Train local personnel on marketing initiativesMonitor the effectiveness of company promotions and make recommendations to corporate on improving effectiveness.  Develop innovative methods for promoting the Little Switzerland brand and products under the leadership of company marketing management.Effectively complete regularly scheduled administrative reporting for marketing management and other marketing projects as assigned.  Qualifications:2-3 years’ retail marketing/event planning experienceCollege degree, preferably in Business Marketing, Communications, or Hospitality/TourismMust be resourceful in developing opportunities within the local marketsAbility to develop creative ideas to plan and execute eventsProven success in negotiating business dealsDynamic interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to make presentations to individuals and groupsExcellent project management, marketing analysis, and event implementation abilitiesMust be able to understand the retail marketing environment, store needs, and transfer this into effective marketing initiatives that increase traffic within assigned storesMust be diligent about following up and being timely in servicing assigned stores.Excellent computer skills including MS Office.Excellent time management  and organizational skills and able to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience in a luxury goods retail environment preferredAbility to work a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays

Requirements:
Qualifications:2-3 years’ retail marketing/event planning experienceCollege degree, preferably in Business Marketing, Communications, or Hospitality/TourismMust be resourceful in developing opportunities within the local marketsAbility to develop creative ideas to plan and execute eventsProven success in negotiating business dealsDynamic interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to make presentations to individuals and groupsExcellent project management, marketing analysis, and event implementation abilitiesMust be able to understand the retail marketing environment, store needs, and transfer this into effective marketing initiatives that increase traffic within assigned storesMust be diligent about following up and being timely in servicing assigned stores.Excellent computer skills including MS Office.Excellent time management  and organizational skills and able to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience in a luxury goods retail environment preferredAbility to work a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays

Benefits:
The benefits for employees working in other locations will differ from those described below:Health Care PlanDental Care Plan401(k) PlanPaid VacationPaid HolidaysGenerous Employee DiscountPaid Personal/Sick DaysHealth Care Spending AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramMilestone Recognition AwardsShort-term and Long-term Disability CoverageOptional Supplemental Employee and Spouse Life InsuranceTraining